The British Association of Conference Destinations (BACD) is holding its 2006 AGM & Spring Convention in Leeds, on 7^th – 9^th June 2006.

This year’s theme will be ‘People, Partnership & Profit’ and the programme will demonstrate how to make partnership more effective, exploring the tangible benefits that good partnerships can achieve.

The three day convention will be hosted at The Carriageworks, a modern venue which was originally the home of the ‘West Riding Carriage Manufactory’ and has now been transformed into Leeds’ best new theatre and conference centre.  Over the past few years Leeds has firmly established itself as a regional capital, and is now one of UK’s fastest growing cities.

BACD chair and head of business tourism and membership for the NewcastleGateshead Initiative, Sue Crawley, comments:

“2005 was a year of immense change for the industry – in a competitive market place where innovative approaches mean winning business, there is growing emphasis on collaboration. This year’s programme will reflect the needs of the industry and is relevant for all destinations regardless of size. The Convention provides the ideal opportunity for delegates to network and exchange information. You can benchmark yourself against your peers and take away new ideas to help enhance your marketing activities.”

The conference programme will include plenary presentations on: